Which is an example of a metaphor?(1 point)

Question

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The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.
The water was refreshing as a cool breeze.

The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.
The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.
The lazy cat is sleeping like a log.

The falling leaves move like gentle butterflies.

Answer 1

The correct example of a metaphor is:

The dusting of snow is frosting on the trees.

This sentence compares the snow to frosting without using "like" or "as," which is characteristic of a metaphor.